Shifting

When it’s getting easier to pedal, you’ll want to be in a harder, higher gear

On flat ground, you’ll want to be in the middle of your range of gears

Be sure to shift into a comfortable starting gear before you stop

For best results, the chain needs to be in a generally straight line -- if you are in your hardest front gear, you don’t want to be in your easiest back gear (you should be able to hear it if your chain isn’t in a straight line)